Hyperopia (long-sightedness)
As children’s eyes are smaller than adults’ eyes, it is normal for children to be long-sighted. This does not mean that they need glasses. However, if a child is very long-sighted, one eye may turn in as the child tries to focus on things.
The child will need glasses to correct this and stop the eye that is turning from becoming lazy (see later). Children who are long-sighted do not normally complain that they can’t see things. You may notice that they are having problems focusing or concentrating on things, particularly close up.
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